backing down

Example Sentences

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Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, though she isn’t backing down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

So far, neither side is showing signs of backing down, foreshadowing a fight that could take years.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

So far, it doesn’t look like the White House and Justice Department are backing down.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

In Altadena, survivors congregated at the Eaton Fire Collaborative’s community center with a clear message: They were not backing down in the fight to return home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

“Good shot, Jimmy!” the coach yelled as Jimmy started backing down the court on D. Behind us our band started playing.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers